Where can I watch A Thunder of Drums (1961)?

In US, A Thunder of Drums is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is A Thunder of Drums worth watching?

A Thunder of Drums holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in A Thunder of Drums?

A Thunder of Drums stars Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luana Patten, Arthur O'Connell and Charles Bronson.

When was A Thunder of Drums released?

A Thunder of Drums was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.

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A Thunder of Drums (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1961, A Thunder of Drums is a western film directed by Joseph M. Newman, running about 97 minutes. “A regiment of forgotten men... a woman no man could forget!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Captain Maddocks will never be promoted beyond Captain because of a mistake that he made in the past. Lt. McQuade is a green rookie who is now under the command of the tough Captain and he does not seem to be able to do anything right. Lt. McQuade also has trouble with Tracey, but it will be the renegade Indians that will test him and teach him the importance of following orders.

Who’s in it. A Thunder of Drums stars Richard Boone as Capt. Stephen Maddocks, George Hamilton as Lt. Curtis McQuade, Luana Patten as Tracey Hamilton and Arthur O'Connell as Sgt. Karl Rodermill, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Thunder of Drums has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Thunder of Drums page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Thunder of Drums tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Thunder of Drums (1961)?: In US, A Thunder of Drums is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Thunder of Drums worth watching?: A Thunder of Drums holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Thunder of Drums?: A Thunder of Drums stars Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luana Patten, Arthur O'Connell and Charles Bronson.
When was A Thunder of Drums released?: A Thunder of Drums was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.